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In a dazzling display of cricketing prowess, Jemimah RodriguesThe 24-year-old Mumbai Indian batting sensation scored his maiden international century in the second One Day International (ODI) against Ireland at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot.
Celebrating the bat as a guitar by Jemimah Rodrigues
Rodrigues reached his first international century in style, cutting Arlene KellyOffside delivery to score a boundary. It was a special moment when he took off his helmet and celebrated with a signature bat-as-guitar gesture. His teammates stood up in unison and applauded his remarkable achievement.
Rodrigues knock propels India to record record ODI total
Rodrigues, playing with finesse and power, scored an unbeaten 102 off 91 balls, taking India to a formidable total of 370/5. His innings was a mix of classic shots and innovative strokeplay, with 12 boundaries. This performance not only marked a new personal milestone for Rodrigues but also helped India record its highest-ever ODI score, adding another chapter to the ongoing three-match series against Ireland.
Innovative partnership with Harleen Deol
She anchored the innings with a mix of calculated aggression and strategic play, forming crucial partnerships that boosted India’s score. One of the notable associations was with Harleen Deolwho scored an impressive 89 off 95 balls, together they added 183 runs for the fourth wicket.
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Jemimah reflects on long-awaited century and team’s focus on execution
Jemimah expressed her delight after achieving her long-awaited century, emphasizing the importance of fulfilling her role at number four and staying at the crease until the 50th over. She highlighted her focus on batting throughout the innings, knowing that she could accelerate when required, and He attributed his success to Harleen’s support and their crucial partnership. Jemimah also underlined the team’s professionalism, emphasizing the need to execute their bowling plans effectively as they had discussed the challenges of defending high totals based on recent domestic matches.
“This means a lot. It’s been a long wait to get these hundred. More than anything, I’m glad the team assigned me the number four spot and I was able to live up to it. Today the most important thing for me was to be there until I was 50 years old. I know that at any moment I can accelerate, I have that game. But for me it was important to stay there. While I was doing that, Harleen kept telling me “keep playing, keep playing.” She also took the initiative in the middle, that helped me a lot.” Rodrigues said midway through the inning.
This is how Twitter reacted:
This moment was mine…
First international century for Stargirl Jemimah Rodrigues ❤️ pic.twitter.com/oCEuSJPdgX
– Bleeding Blue (@CricCrazyVeena) January 12, 2025
A first ODI ton from Jemimah Rodrigues guides India to a commanding total in Rajkot 🙌#INDVIRE 📝: https://t.co/OLz9Ajzamp pic.twitter.com/1L8MADygE7
— ICC (@ICC) January 12, 2025
Jemimah Rodríguez’s celebrations after scoring her Maiden International Hundred. ⭐
– SPECIAL MOMENTS FOR JEMIMAH..!!!! 🥹❤️ pic.twitter.com/ApCDeYqK6v
– Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh) January 12, 2025
https://twitter.com/nikun28/status/1878378571183579399
The Jemimah Rodrigues-Harleen Deol partnership now has 1⃣5⃣0⃣!
3⃣0⃣0⃣ appears for #TeamIndia 👊
Updates ▶️ https://t.co/zjr6BQy41a#TeamIndia | #INDVIRE | @IDFCFirstBank pic.twitter.com/V9NF8nsJjf
— BCCI Women (@BCCIMujeres) January 12, 2025
Jemimah Rodrigues celebrates her inaugural ODI 💯 with a guitar celebration 🎸 🎉#INDVIRE pic.twitter.com/CFU51rDMhA
– Akash Verma (@akashvibes) January 12, 2025
https://twitter.com/mufaddal_vohra/status/1878381321510109285
This moment was mine…
First international century for Stargirl Jemimah Rodrigues ❤️ pic.twitter.com/oCEuSJPdgX
– Bleeding Blue (@CricCrazyVeena) January 12, 2025
https://twitter.com/itskishankishor/status/1878381203734069364
Jemimah Rodrigues reaches her first ODI century and celebrates it with a rocking guitar celebration! 🎸🔥#INDVIREpic.twitter.com/1NUXyu6ElF
– Sagar Panchal (@Sagii_Panchal) January 12, 2025
Jemimah Rodrigues your beauty
What a ton 💯👊🏻🔥@JemiRodrigues #INDWvIREW— Aditya Verma 🇮🇳 (@the_aditya77) January 12, 2025
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This article was first published on WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times business.
